The AI Issue

Plus, why deep learning isn't enough.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe by clicking here. /ai SLOPPY USE OF MACHINE LEARNING IS CAUSING A 'REPRODUCIBILITY CRISIS' IN SCIENCE While advanced, machine learning is not the most reliable way to analyze and report data. Take, for instance, when AI helped produce a string of research papers that predicted a 90% chance of another civil war in our lifetimes. A Princeton professor and a Ph.D. student dug into the data and discovered several issues with how AI analyzed and measured the probability. It turns out we do need people after all. Wired /explore TRY DFC FOR $1 & SAVE UP TO $2K ON YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE Ready to get out and explore the world? Dollar Flight Club has your back. Try the Club for just $1 if you sign up in the next 48 hours. Think roundtrip flights to Hawaii from $175, Madrid from $325, Costa Rica from $220, and much more! Simply sign up, set your departure airports, and get notified when DFC finds excellent flight deals departing from your home airports. Get the most bang for your buck by joining now: try the club for $1 if you sign up in the next 48 hours. [Partner] /curious SELF-TAUGHT AI SHOWS SIMILARITIES TO HOW THE BRAIN WORKS Humans do not learn the same way AI does. AI takes complex data sets and the algorithms, according to one Berkeley computer scientist, behave in the same way an undergrad student might: "Like undergrads who didn't come to class the whole semester and then the night before the final, they're cramming. They don't really learn the material, but they do well on the test." Using a technique he pioneered, scientists are coming up with a way to change that and have AI learn the same way the human brain does. Quanta Magazine /gadget SAY HELLO TO THE BEST TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM UNDER $200 If you're looking for a different way to get around, whether for your commute to your train, ride around on the weekends, or reduce your carbon footprint, we've got just the thing for you. No, we're not about to tell you that you're supposed to ride a bike. But there's a fun way to go about this. If you've had enough of paying for expensive Ubers in your city, this one's for you. iHeart /interior @dr.cgi /yikes AI BIAS AND AI SAFETY TEAMS ARE DIVIDED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE There are those who develop and work in AI labs — heads down, lost in the weeds of deep-learning and algorithms. There are also those who work in academia who can actually see the forest for the trees. They may not want to admit it, but these two groups of people need each other, especially if they want to prevent AI from being as biased, dangerous, and uncontrollable as some predict. Vox /gear A NEW TAKE ON THE OLD SOLE Introducing Amberjack, an innovative men's dress shoe line designed with care. Whether working from home or in the office, Amberjack has you covered — with buttery soft sheepskin, that is. These new summer loafers have a laser-perforated lining that allows for maximum airflow, so you'll want to ditch the socks. These Amberjack loafers will hug your feet with high-performance athletic technology in the front, for flexibility, and strong hiking boot material in the back, for support. Wear them all day without discomfort. Through material innovation and a unique supply chain, Amberjack created the world's most comfortable dress-casual loafers that are also entirely carbon neutral. This is a new kind of shoe. Better for you — better for the planet. Amberjack /science DEEP LEARNING ALONE ISN'T GETTING US TO HUMAN-LIKE AI In keeping with today's theme of humans and AI, this story is about deep learning and why it might not be enough to achieve the ultimate goal for AI: human-like behavior. Noema Magazine /posted @djkoggi /bites Your 32-hour roadmap to becoming an in-demand cloud guru! Master all AWS Platform's over 100 services for only $35 Ready to save up to 90% on your next vacay? Our special offer ends soon Launch your ecommerce empire with more than 60 hours of content on product sourcing, dropshipping & more for, you guessed it, only $35 THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser